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6 min readStomach Care
H. pylori is a bacteria that can live in the stomach lining. It is linked with gastritis, ulcers and recurrent upper abdominal pain in some patients.
Key Takeaways
- Upper abdominal burning
- Acidity or indigestion
- Nausea or bloating
- Ulcer symptoms
- Black stool if ulcer bleeding occurs
Symptoms linked with H. pylori
Many patients have no symptoms, while others have acidity-like complaints.
- Upper abdominal burning
- Acidity or indigestion
- Nausea or bloating
- Ulcer symptoms
- Black stool if ulcer bleeding occurs
How it is tested
Testing may be done through breath test, stool antigen, blood test in selected cases or biopsy during endoscopy depending on the patient.
Treatment
Treatment usually involves a combination of acid-reducing medicine and antibiotics. The full course should be completed exactly as prescribed.
Why follow-up matters
Persistent symptoms, ulcer history or incomplete treatment may need repeat evaluation or confirmation of eradication.